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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.60 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.60 and 357.66 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.60 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.60 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.60 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 273,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,466.84/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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